Software Developer, Back End (6 months contract, Singapore based)

About the role Agoda is looking for a Singapore-based Contract Software Engineer to support the development and improvement of systems used by Agoda’s Supply organisation. The contractor will work with the relevant engineering team to deliver well-scoped improvements across Supply platforms, supplier integrations, internal tools, and supporting services. This is a fixed-term role focused on practical engineering delivery, system improvements, testing, operational quality, and documentation. Key responsibilities • Develop and maintain backend or full-stack features for Supply platforms and supplier-integration systems. • Improve existing services through code modernisation, dependency upgrades, and adherence to engineering standards. • Implement small-to-medium enhancements and resolve defects within an agreed scope. • Write unit, integration, and regression tests to improve system quality. • Support CI/CD pipelines and improve development and deployment workflows. • Add or improve monitoring, logging, metrics, and operational dashboards. • Collaborate with permanent engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver solutions. • Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and other team activities. • Investigate technical issues and support root-cause analysis where required. • Produce clear documentation for implemented changes, technical decisions, and operational procedures. • Follow Agoda’s security, reliability, coding, and documentation standards. Required qualifications • Professional experience in software development, or equivalent practical experience. • Experience with at least one relevant programming language, such as:JavaKotlinScalaC#/.NET • Experience developing backend services, APIs, or full-stack applications. • Familiarity with Git and standard software-development practices. • Ability to write maintainable, tested, and documented code. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively with a distributed and cross-functional team. • Good written and verbal communication skills. Preferred qualifications • Experience with PostgreSQL or another relational database. • Familiarity with Docker and containerised development. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and production-support practices. • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.